Volunteer Opportunities

Welcome to the Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Volunteer Opportunities Page!

Volunteer efforts assist the Parks and Recreation Department in achieving its mission of enhancing the quality of life for all people in the county.
Contributions of time, energy and experience make it possible for people of all ages to have an enjoyable recreation experience. With almost 1000 maintained acres, including parks, recreation centers, trails, lakes and historic sites the opportunities to volunteer can be as varied as the facilities. These opportunities can include:

Special Events Coordination and Events Planning

Park Maintenance/Landscaping

Historical Research/Re-enactments

Computer Consulting

Graphics

Marketing/Fundraising

Entertainment

Bike and Road Race/Senior Olympics Assistance

Whether you have two hours a week or two hours a year, you can make a difference and have fun too!

Requirements
All volunteers who are under age 18 will require adult supervision. Volunteers who are 18 and older are required to complete a background check. (See information below.)

How to Apply
To become a volunteer member of the Fauquier County Parks and Recreation team, please complete the Volunteer Application Form, print it out and return it to any Fauquier County Recreation park or community center office or mail to:

Additionally, all volunteers who are 18 and older (including group members) must undergo a full background check every two years and must immediately report, in writing, any criminal charges or convictions that occur within the two year period. The cost of the background check will be borne by the Department and will remain confidential.
Completion of the background check should occur within two weeks of the date of the application.

Applicants who are qualified as a result of their background check will receive a "Welcome" packet, usually within seven (7) days.